She had been a very active member of the Fulton Christian & Missionary Alliance Church where she served as a deaconess for 12 years; on the W.M.P.F.; board of ministry; kitchen committee; taught vacation bible school and other bible studies; a leader in the prayer chain as well as visiting people in hospitals, nursing homes and private residences.

Patricia hosted missionaries in her home and was involved in missionary work. She worked quietly behind the scenes to help others and was very humble.

Patricia enjoyed sewing and was especially active with her family and grandchildren. She had been a volunteer for the Fulton Catholic School Lunch Program; youth confirmation; various church activities and as a founder of a church youth group.

She was a proud military wife for 22 years while her husband Larry served on tours of duty in Korea and Viet Nam.

Ray was born on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 26, 1931 at his parents’ home in Scriba. He was not a college graduate – he was a simple, honest, loyal family loving man who valued his family and the acquired friendships of those he admired and appreciated.

Those who knew Ray respected his no-nonsense purposeful ideals, his practical down-to-earth methods of dealing with everyday life.

Rays onset of health problems started early in life but did not deter him from his real loves and ambitions. His family came first, but secondly he was a lifetime sportsman and outdoorsman.

From a very early age his parents, his uncles and his friends instilled in Ray a love for the majestic mountains, the quiet gentle forests, the cool sparkling streams, the cold lake waters, and the deep swift flowing rivers.

He didn’t kill for sport, only for food. The older men taught him to respect all living things – the rabbit, the quail, the patridge (as Ray called partridge), the wapiti (deer), the fish – that provided nourishment for his family.

As a young man Ray worked on numerous muck lands for the local farmers, including the Marano family and for Ken Sheldon. He also worked as a stock boy at The Woolsworth 5 cent and 10 cent department store in Oswego. A week after graduating from Oswego High School, he went to work for The Nestle Co. in Fulton as a laborer.

Raymond married the former Betty Crandall from Hannibal and in a span of five years the couple were joined by four adorable sons: Garry Raymond, Dan Thomas, Scott Wilburt and Patrick Lee.

After 15 years at Nestle, seeking a much different work environment with much improved benefits, Ray obtained employment with The Alrall Company, later called Alcan Aluminum Corp., in Scriba, where he worked for 25 years.

He retired in August 1989, from his team leader position on the 72-inch high-speed cold rolling mill. His coworkers endearingly nicknamed him Dad – he was the oldest man on his crew and senior man as well.

Ray was a past member of the United Methodist Church of Scriba and a member of the United Baptist Church, Route 104, of Scriba. He had served with the Scriba Volunteer Fire Department and the Alcan Emergency Squad.

Ray served as sexton at Peck Cemetery, Scriba and for several years as a dog warden in Scriba. Ray was a member of Nicks Lake Rudland Gun Club in Old Forge, in the Adirondacks, and a member of The Butterfly Waterfowl Club, Scriba and for more than 60 years was a member of The Spikehorn Camp in Brantingham.

I’d like to close with this reflection because of his love for western books and movies. Ray has now seen his last sunset, answering the call to the final round-up. His spirit will be with us forever and always.

I am confident we will meet again at the campfire in the sky. Lord, hear our prayers as his life on earth has changed but it has not ended – Ray journeys on with the Great Spirit, may he rest in eternal peace. The passing of time will never heal our hearts completely but those of us remaining have to go on – there will be new horizons to see and live through.

Ray was predeceased in death by his first wife, Betty; his beloved parents, Harold and Emma Raymond Powers; his brother, Jacky; and his sister, Norma Powers Cronk.

Family and friends are invited to call at the Nelson funeral home from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, followed by funeral services with Rev. Vivian Summerville, at the funeral home 11 W. Albany St. Oswego.

Burial will be in the Powers’ family plot, Peck Cemetery, County Route 4 (Hall Road), South, Scriba, NY.

Expressions of sympathy may directed in his memory to The Scriba Christmas Project, which his parents, Emma and Harold Powers, originally organized on Klocks Corners Road at their home, or to an organization of your choice.

She was a 1977 graduate of Oswego High School and C.C.B.I. where she received her associate’s degree in business administration with honors.

Theresa retired as chief clerk for the New York state Supreme Court, Oswego County in Oswego after many years.

She was a member of the Fulton Lions Club and Oswego Professional Women’s Club. Theresa was predeceased by the love of her life, husband, Robert L. Stephens, in 2010 and her parents, John and Eileen Demm Knopp.

The son of Floyd and Huldah March Canfield, Doug was born in Altmar, NY and at the age of 14 moved to Fulton when his father was hired at Nestles.

Doug was a WWII veteran having served in the 936th field artillery battalion. He learned the toolmaker trade after the war and worked for General Electric for 18 years before he felt God direct him to start Canfield Machine and Tool.

Doug is survived by Helen, his wife of 62 years. His only regret in life was not marrying her sooner.

They have four sons: Doug (Ethel), Chris (Windy), David and John (Jen). His five grandchildren, Evangeline, Elizabeth, Emily, Sarah and Silas, were the joy of his life.

Doug’s favorite book was the Bible and he wanted everyone to have an opportunity to read it. To that end, he was active with the Gideons for more than 40 years. He worked faithfully with the youth and as a Sunday school teacher at the Fulton Free Methodist Church for many years.